Singapore

Mouth rinse that can help reduce spread of viruses launched

An everyday antiseptic mouth rinse with anti-viral properties, which can be used to help reduce the spread of viruses like Covid-19 in a pandemic, was launched on Nov 23.

Cambodia

Golden boost for revenue

The country has produced nearly nine tonnes of semi-refined gold bars since production commenced in June 2021, marking a new source of government revenue from the mining sector.

Myanmar

Ethnic groups launch drone attack

THE nation’s military-controlled government said that almost half of more than 250 cargo trucks stranded by fighting against ethnic minority armed groups near the northeastern border with China have been destroyed in a fire caused by bombs dropped by drones.

South Korea

Court orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’

A South Korean appellate court ordered Japan to compensate a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels, overturning a lower court ruling that dismissed the case and prompting a stern protest from Tokyo.

Insight

Ringgit’s misfortunes driven by investment flows

Much has been debated as to the cause of the ringgit’s weakness. Despite the promise of reforms, as well as the baby steps introduced in Budget 2024, the ringgit continues to head south, vis-a-vis the mighty US dollar.

Sabah & Sarawak

PM has shown commitment to MA63, say pundits

KOTA KINABALU: A year in office has seen various initiatives taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for Sabah, especially in fulfilling the state’s demands in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to it does not lag behind in development, socioeconomic well-being and various crucial sectors, say several analysts and academicians.

Badminton

Zii Jia heads for short holiday to recharge for next year’s Malaysian Open

PETALING JAYA: Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s inability to break through Kenta Nishimoto’s brick-like defence cost him dearly in the men’s singles quarter-finals of the China Masters.

Badminton

Rexy downplays communication issue between Pearly and Thinaah

PETALING JAYA: National coaching director Rexy Mainaky has played down the lack of communication between women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in the China Masters.

Indonesia

What led to the cough syrup deaths

Indonesian court documents have revealed for the first time the chain of events that led to toxic ingredients being used in cough syrup that was among the products blamed for the deaths of more than 200 children in the country last year.

Nation

Background on Sirul and the Altantuya case

KPL Sirul Azhar Umar and chief inspector Azilah Hadri were both convicted in Malaysia in 2009 for the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu in October 2006.

Nation

Sirul remains on Interpol’s Red Notice list

KUALA LUMPUR: Former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar is still listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.

Football

Soccer-South Africa withdraw bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup

(Reuters) - South Africa have withdrawn their bid to host the women's World Cup in 2027, the football association (SAFA) said on Friday.

Nation

Home Ministry confiscates eight books suspected of having elements of communism

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has seized eight books believed to contain elements of communism in an inspection at a business premises in Petaling Jaya here.

Nation

Selangor assembly approves appointment of select committee members

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state assembly has approved a motion for the appointment of members of 10 new select committees (SC).

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Friday (Nov 24, 2023)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Nov 24, 2023)

Motorsport

Motor racing-Formula One set to change sprint format for 2024

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -Formula One is set to change its sprint format for 2024 after support from teams and stakeholders to make race weekends easier to follow.

Nation

Abandoned siblings in safe hands, says Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR: Four siblings, including a 10-month-old baby, who were abandoned in front of the guardhouse at the Perak Tengah District Council (MDPT) administrative complex are currently safe after being taken to a hospital by authorities.

Nation

National Stadium field to be ready for Malaysia Cup final despite damage during Coldplay concert

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Stadium Corporation says it will ensure that the Bukit Jalil National Stadium field will be ready for the 2023 Malaysia Cup final on Dec 8.

World

Collapsed Indian tunnel had no safety exit, was built through geological fault - panel member

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A tunnel which collapsed, trapping 41 workers in the Indian Himalayas this month, did not have an emergency exit and was built through a geological fault, a member of a panel of experts investigating the disaster said on Friday.

Nation

No truth to Sirul's claims, says lawyer

PETALING JAYA: Lawyer Datuk Hasnal Rezua Merican has denied Sirul Azhar Umar's claims that he instructed the former police commando to make a video exonerating a top leader of any involvement in the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.